by admin | Jul 11, 2018 | Client Education
A lot of time is spent focusing on questions to ask a potential doula or lactation consultant or postpartum support person. We need to have increased focus on questions you should be asking a potential birth provider. Most women just automatically stay in the care of...
by admin | Jun 26, 2018 | Baby Tips, Client Education, Postpartum
When your baby is born, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut. This leaves an umbilical stump attached to your baby’s belly button. This stump will stay attached for anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. How do I care for my baby’s umbilical cord...
by admin | Jun 25, 2018 | Client Education, Postpartum
Congratulations on your new addition!! Birthing a human being is an amazing rite of passage. You have just been initiated into the largest tribe on the planet. The Tribe of Mothers. You are likely experiencing some profound emotions and realizations. One...
by admin | Jun 13, 2018 | Client Education
Staying Hydrated in Pregnancy The humidity and temps are rising in NJ. It’s easy to forget to drink enough water on cooler days leaving you depleted on the days when you need it most! Use the formula “my current weight divided by 2 = the # of ounces of...
by admin | Mar 10, 2015 | Client Education
Hit Google Search with “interview questions for a potential doula” and lots of lists appear. As a doula in NJ for the last 10 years, I have answered them all. Last night my friend asked me for pointers on interviewing a doula. She doesn’t...